RE-EMERGING CONCERT POSTPONED IN LIGHT OF MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT

The Concert—Originally Scheduled for the End of January—Will Be Held March 11 & 13, 2022

Following Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s latest announcement on capacity restrictions for large indoor events, and in an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our patrons, artists and staff, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre (HOT) has made the decision to postpone Re-Emerging: HOT Live in Concert from January 28 & 30 to March 11 & 13, 2022 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

“We take our role within the community as shepherds of live performance very seriously. While we are eager to see opera return to the mainstage, welcoming audiences and artists back safely remains our utmost concern,” shared Andrew Morgan, HOT’s General Director. “After much thought and consideration, postponing the Re-Emerging concert is the best way to maintain our plans for a season of live performances.”

Originally scheduled as the opening production of HOT’s 2022 Season, Re-Emerging celebrates some of the most beloved works of opera and musical theatre in a one-act concert exploring change, renewal, and hope. Inspired by the symbolism of a butterfly, Director Jamie Offenbach set out to give the traditional vocal concert a new twist. “In my opinion, the transformation of a butterfly is the most epic of all the metamorphosis in the animal kingdom, evolving into something so completely different than how it started—and doing so with such dramatic flair!” said Offenbach, HOT’s Artistic Program Officer. “If ever there was a time to be reminded of our need to adapt, grow, and roll with the punches, it would be now. Re-Emerging transports audiences through the journey of a day… out of darkness into the light.”

Under the musical direction of Timothy Shaindlin, audiences will be treated to a selection of arias and songs from Faust, Lakmé, Norma, Rusalka, Samson and Delilah, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story and more, headlined by local-favorite, mezzo-soprano Blythe Iakuinipuaʻokahana Kelsey. The concert also features artists from HOT’s Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio, many of whom performed in the company’s sold-out performances of I’ll Be Seeing You this past December.

However, audiences will not have to wait long to enjoy an HOT production. The company plans to move forward with the second production of the season—The Tragedy of Carmen, directed by Karen Tiller—serving as the inaugural program of the 2022 season on February 18 & 20 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Single tickets for Re-Emerging: HOT Live in Concert—as well as HOT’s other scheduled productions—start at just $30 and can be purchased at Tickets.HawaiiOpera.Org. Season subscriptions are available by calling the HOT Box Office at (808) 596-7858. Ticket buyers with questions or concerns can contact the HOT Box Office by phone or email at HOTTickets@hawaiiopera.org.

Audience members are required to provide proof of vaccination and photo ID upon entry, with COVID Testing accommodations made for those with protected exemptions. Current audience guidelines to safely welcome patrons back to the theatre can be found on the HOT website at hawaiiopera.org/plan-your-visit.

For Press & Media inquiries, please contact Kristen Lau-Grover, Director of Advancement at k_laugrover@hawaiiopera.org.